MOTTO
If children do not learn the way we teach them, then we must teach them the way they learn.
DEDICATION
With the name of Allah who is Merciful for the blessings and mercies, I could finish my thesis. Eventually this thesis is honorably dedicated to:
1. My beloved father (Alm) : Paidi Aslar, and my beloved mother: Sri Rahayu. Thank you so much for your love and guidance. You mean the world to me. I will do my best to honor you,
2. My beloved family; my sister: Eny, my brother: Agung, and my nephew: Nindy,
THE EFFECT OF USING GAME EXERCISES ON TENSES
MASTERY OF THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS OF SDN
KEPATIHAN IX JEMBER IN THE 2004/2005
ACADEMIC YEAR
Proposed to fulfill one of the requirements to obtain the degree of S1 at the English Education Program of the Language and Arts Education
Department of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Jember University
BY:
ANDIK BUDI MAHAJAYA
NIM. 000 210 401 065
ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
JEMBER UNIVERSITY
CONSULTANTS’ APPROVAL
THE EFFECT OF USING GAME EXERCISES ON TENSES MASTERY OF THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS OF SDN KEPATIHAN IX JEMBER IN
THE 2004/2005 ACADEMIC YEAR
THESIS
Proposed to fulfill one of the requirements to obtain the degree of S1 at the English Education Program of the Language and Arts Education
Department of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Jember University
Name : Andik Budi Mahajaya
Identification Number : 000 210 401 065
Class Level : 2000
Place, Date of Birth : Nganjuk, 11 Desember 1981 Department : Language and arts
Program : English Education Program
Approved by
Consultant I Consultant II
APPROVAL OF THE EXAMINATION COMMITTEE
This thesis has been approved and examined by the Examination Committee of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jember University
On : Wednesday Date : June 15, 2005 Time : 12.00
Place : Building III, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education
Examiner Team
Chair Person Secretary
Drs. Soedarsono, M.Pd Dra. Siti Sundari, MA
NIP: 131 993 442 NIP.131 759 842
Members:
1. Dra. Wiwik Eko Bindarti, M.Pd ( ) NIP. 131 475 844
2. Dra. Made Adi Andayani, T. MEd ( ) NIP. 131 832 325
The Dean
Faculty of Teacher training and Education
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Firstly, I would like to thank the Supreme God, Allah SWT, the Almighty who has bestowed me blessing, health, and mercy so that I can finish this thesis entiled “ The Effect of Using Game Exercises on Tenses Mastery of the Fifth Year Students of SDN Kepatihan IX Jember in the 2004/2005 Academic Year”.
I do realize this thesis could not be finished without the supervision of the following persons. At this moment, I would like to extend my deepest appreciation and sincerest thanks to the following people:
1. The Dean of Faculty of The Teacher Training and Education, Jember University.
2. The Chairperson of the Language and Arts Department, Jember University 3. The Chairperson of the English Education Program, Jember University. 4. The first and the second consultants who have given their time of
correction and suggestions in the writing of this thesis.
5. The main examiner who has given me input to the writing of this thesis. 6. The Principal of SDN Kepatihan IX Jember who gave permission to
conduct the research at this school.
7. The English teacher of SDN Kepatihan IX Jember who helped me obtain the research data.
8. The fifth year students of SDN Kepatihan IX Jember in the 2004/2005 Academic Year who became the respondents of this research.
To tell the truth, this thesis is still less perfect, but I have strived for perfection. Nevertheless, critic and advice from the readers for the improvement of this thesis will be fully appreciated.
ABSTRACT
Andik Budi Mahajaya, 2005, The Effect of Using Game Exercises on Tenses Mastery of the Fifth Year Students of SDN Kepatihan IX Jember in the 2004/2005 Academic Year
Thesis, The English Education Program, language Arts Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jember university.
The Consultants : 1. Dra. Made Adi Andayani, T. M.Ed 2. Dra. Siti Sundari, M.A
Key Words : Students’ Tenses Mastery Game Exercises
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE OF THE STUDY ... i
MOTTO ... ii
DEDICATION ... iii
CONSULTANTS’ APPROVAL... iv
APPROVAL OF THE EXAMINATION COMMITTEE ... v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... vi
1.3Operational Definition of the Research ... 4
1.3.1. Games... 4
1.3.2. The Students’ Tenses Mastery... 5
1.4 Objectives of the Study... 5
II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1. Games in Language Teaching... 7
2.2. The Kinds of Games for Tenses Teaching... 9
2.2.2 One Idea at a Time... 10
2.2.3 Toss a Question and Catch an Answer ... 11
2.2.4 Kim’s game ... 12
2.3 The Principles of Using Games for Tenses Teaching ... 13
2.4 Grammar in Language Teaching... 14
2.5Some Factors Affecting the Success of Grammar Exercises... 16
2.5.1 The Materials... 16
2.5.2 Volume and Repetition ... 16
2.5.3 Success Orientation... 17
2.5.4 Heterogeneity ... 17
2.5.5 Interest... 18
2.5.6 Teacher Assistance ... 18
2.6 Tenses Materials... 18
2.6.1 Present Continuous Tense ... 18
2.6.2 Simple Present Tense... 19
2.7 Research Hypotheses... 21
III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3.1 Research Design ... 22
3.2 Area Determination Method ... 24
3.3 Respondent Determination Method ... 25
3.4 Data Collection Methods ... 25
3.4.2.3 Documentation... 28
3.5 Data Analysis Method ... 28
IV. RESULTS, DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Research Schedule and Activities ... 29
4.2 Treatments ... 30
4.2.1 Treatment I (Action by One Person)... 29
4.2.2 Treatment II (One Idea at a Time) ... 31
4.2.3 Treatment III (Toss a Question and Catch an Answer) ... 31
4.2.4 Treatment IV (Kim’s game) ... 32
4.3 The Results of Primary Data... 34
4.3.1 The Results of Pre-test ... 34
4.3.2 The Results of Post-test... 36
4.3.3 The Results of Data Analysis ... 37
4.3.3.1The Result of the Students’ Total Scores of Pre-test and Post-test ... 37
4.3.3.2The Result of the Students’ Scores of Present Continuous Tense on Pre-test and Post-test 41 4.3.3.3The Result of the Students’ Scores of Simple Present Tense on Pre-test and Post-test... 44
4.4 The Results of Supporting Data ... 47
4.4.1 The Results of Interview ... 47
4.4.2 The Results of Observation ... 48
4.4.3 The Results of Documentation ... 50
4.5 Discussion ... 51
4.6 Hypothesis Verification ... 53
V. CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 5.1 Conclusions ... 55
5.1.1 General Conclusion... 55
5.1.2 Specific Conclusions... 55
APPENDICES 1. Research Matrix
2. The Supporting Data Instruments 3. Lesson Plan I
4. Lesson Plan II 5. Lesson Plan III 6. Lesson Plan IV 7. The Possible answers 8. Tenses Test (Pre-Test) 9. Tenses Test (Post-Test) 10.Answer Key
11.The Names of Respondents
12.Permit Letter for Conducting the Research of the Faculty
13.Permit Letter for Conducting the Research at SDN kepatihan IX Jember 14.Consultation List
Appendix 14 a
DEPARTEMEN PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL
UNIVERSITAS JEMBER
FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
LEMBAR KONSULTASI PENYUSUNAN SKRIPSI
Nama : ANDIK BUDI MAHAJAYA
NIM/ Angkatan : 000 210 401 065 / 2000
Jurusan / Program Study : PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS
Judul Skripsi : THE EFFECT OF USING GAME EXERCISES ON TENSES MASTERY OF THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS OF SDN
KEPATIHAN IX JEMBER IN THE 2004/2005 ACADEMIC YEAR.
Pembimbing I : Dra. MADE ADI A.T. M.Ed
KEGIATAN KONSULTASI
NO HARI/TANGGAL MATERI KONSULTASI T.T
PEMBIMBING 1 24 Maret 2004 Matrix dan Bab I
2 16 Juni 2004 Revisi Matrix dan Bab I 3 6 Agustus 2004 Bab II
4 16 Agustus 2004 Revisi Bab II
5 8 September 2004 Bab III dan instruments 6 19 Februari 2005 Seminar proposal
7 3 Maret 4005 Revisi seminar
1. Lembar ini harus dibawa dan diisi setiap melakukan konsultasi 2. Lembar ini harus dibawa sewaktu seminar proposal skripsi dan ujian
Appendix 14 b
DEPARTEMEN PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL
UNIVERSITAS JEMBER
FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
LEMBAR KONSULTASI PENYUSUNAN SKRIPSI
Nama : ANDIK BUDI MAHAJAYA
NIM/ Angkatan : 000 210 401 065 / 2000
Jurusan / Program Study : PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS
Judul Skripsi : THE EFFECT OF USING GAME EXERCISES ON TENSES MASTERY OF THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS OF SDN
KEPATIHAN IX JEMBER IN THE 2004/2005 ACADEMIC YEAR.
Pembimbing II : Dra. SITI SUNDARI, M.A.
KEGIATAN KONSULTASI
NO HARI/TANGGAL MATERI KONSULTASI T.T
PEMBIMBING 1 4 Oktober 2004 Bab I, II, III
2 23 November 2004 Revisi Bab I, II, III 3 26 November 2004 Instruments 4 19 Februari 2005 Seminar
1. Lembar ini harus dibawa dan diisi setiap melakukan konsultasi 2. Lembar ini harus dibawa sewaktu seminar proposal skripsi dan ujian
LIST OF TABLES
The Excell Computation of the Students Total Scores of Pre-test and Post-Pre-test.
The Excell Computation of the Students’ Scores of Present Continuous Tense of Pre-test and Post-test.
The Excell Computation of the Students’ Scores of Simple Present Tense of Pre-test and Post-test.
